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ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN ANH TỈNH AN GIANG NĂM HỌC 2022-2023

TIẾNG ANH (CHUYÊN) — 120 phút — 07 trang — 71 câu

Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút

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A. LISTENING — Part 1

You will hear an interview with Amy Rowntree, a fashion designer. Choose A, B or C. (Không có audio/transcript — đáp án theo HDC Sở.)

A. LISTENING — Part 1 (TTS từ transcript)
Transcript — A. LISTENING — Part 1 (TTS từ transcript)
Int: My guest today is Amy Rowntree, who's a fashion designer. Amy, when did you decide you wanted a career in fashion?

Amy: Well, I started experimenting with the clothes I wore myself while I was still at school. It wasn't until I left school and worked as an assistant in a big store though, that I knew I wanted a career in fashion. It was after that I got involved in running fashion shows.

Int: So, that skills does a fashion designer need?

Amy: Well, you need to know how to turn your first idea into clothes that are ready for someone to wear. It's useful to know about materials like wool and cotton. The essential thing though is a knowledge of the techniques used in creating clothes. You also have to be patient, especially at the start of your career!

Int: What do you find most enjoyable about working in fashion?

Amy: It's pleasing to see an idea come to life when you see the clothes in a show. It's also great to go from being completely unknown, to fashion stores knowing exactly who you are when you ring up – that's the best thing about it for me. It's hard work selling my designs, but it's good to earn money doing something you love.

Int: And what about the current fashion scene?

Amy: I feel that the main aim now is to make clothes easy for people to wear. I understand that's important. And actually sports clothes are what make the most money for the fashion industry. But I think you need to design really beautiful clothes too. I'd like to see more of fashion as a kind of art.

Int: Do you find it easy to think of new designs?

Amy: Oh yes. I get ideas all the time, and I draw them so that I don't forget them. And I take photos too. I often get my ideas from things I see when I'm out in streets and parks. I don't get many ideas from clothes in museums, although I know other designers do.

Int: And are you working on any new projects at the moment?

Amy: Well, my big ambition is to put on a fashion show in New York, but no luck yet! I've been asked to design the clothes for a film though, so I'm working on that. It'll be out next summer. And I'm talking with a big store in London about the possibility of doing a special range of suits for men.

Int: Really!

Amy says the most important skill for a designer is _______.

What does Amy particularly like about her work?

How does Amy feel about today's fashion?

What helps Amy find new ideas for designers?

What project is Amy working on at the moment?

A. LISTENING — Part 2

You will hear an announcement about an outdoor cinema. Fill in the missing information. (Không có audio/transcript — đáp án theo HDC Sở.)

A. LISTENING — Part 2 (TTS từ transcript)
Transcript — A. LISTENING — Part 2 (TTS từ transcript)
Man: For those of you who love watching films, let me tell you about a new outdoor summer cinema that opens later this week. It's been set up in the hills with beautiful views in all directions. The size of the cinema screen is fantastic, and the quality of the sound system is so good you forget that you're outdoors. What's so amazing is that you can enjoy the sunset at the same time as you're watching a film!

There are no seats because members of the audience can sit on the ground wherever they like. The temperatures don't drop in the evenings during summer, so you won't need a blanket, but I do suggest taking a cushion with you because it can get rather uncomfortable after the first hour or two of sitting there.

So, how do you get to this cinema from the city? If you have a car, then there's plenty of parking spaces and the round trip is about eight kilometres. Otherwise, you'll need to rely on public transport, unless that is, you have enough energy for a five-kilometre walk along a narrow path.

When I visited earlier this week, I saw that some people had brought a picnic with them. The perfect thing to enjoy after the movie. Some other people tried to light a barbecue – but that's against the rules, I'm afraid – so not such a good idea.

And one final word of advice. It's not a good idea to arrive at this outdoor cinema without a ticket because numbers are limited for health-and-safety reasons. Tickets are available from any supermarket in the city, or you can get them online from the website, cityents dot org. That's C-I-T-Y-E-N-T-S dot org. So, have fun …
OUTDOOR CINEMA
It's possible to watch a (1) _________ during a film.
Cinema visitors are advised to take a (2) _________ with them to sit on.
The cinema is (3) __________ kilometers from the city if you go on foot.
It's a good idea to have a (4) _________ when the film is over.
Cinema tickets can be bought online at www. (5) __________.org.

A. LISTENING — Part 3

Listen to the conversation between Sasha and Jim. Decide if each sentence is True (T) or False (F). (Không có audio/transcript — đáp án theo HDC Sở.)

A. LISTENING — Part 3 (TTS từ transcript)
Transcript — A. LISTENING — Part 3 (TTS từ transcript)
Jim: Hi, Sasha, how was work today?

Sasha: Oh good evening Jim. Oh boy, it was a really hard day today. I never thought the end of this day was going to come!

Jim: I'm sorry about that. However, I need to have a chat with you.

Sasha: Uh oh! What's the problem?

Jim: I was really happy when I invited you to stay with me in this apartment. I knew you had a problem with that girl you lived with before.

Sasha: Oh yeah, she was terrible. I couldn't move without her complaining at me.

Jim: Yes, well maybe I understand why she found living with you difficult.

Sasha: What? What do you mean? What problems have I caused for you in the apartment?

Jim: Where do I start? Let's talk about the television first. How do you switch it off?

Sasha: I switch it off every evening. I don't think I've ever forgotten.

Jim: I know that, but I want to know how you switch it off. You take the lead out of the power point, don't you?

Sasha: Yes, I do. Shouldn't I do that?

Jim: No, you should always use the remote control to turn the TV off. And how about the lights? You shouldn't switch them off, ever!

Sasha: Why not? What a waste of electricity! My parents taught me that you should always turn off the lights when you leave a room.

Jim: Yes, that's fine but you should leave the lights on at night because we have an automatic system which turns the lights on and off. It's so that people always think there's someone at home. I told you about it when you first arrived.

Sasha: OK, sorry, I kind of forgot about that.

Jim: Now, the bathroom. You should clean it twice a week. Remember that's your responsibility. And you should use the shower cleaner I suggested you buy. The one you are using now is leaving a horrible mark on the floor of the shower. Haven't you seen it?

Sasha: Yes, I have. I was going to change it when I finished this bottle.

Jim: No, you should change it immediately. I don't want to leave marks in the shower.

Sasha: OK, that's easy enough. I can go to the store tomorrow and get another shower cleaner.

Jim: Right, the last thing is about your music.

Sasha: You don't like my music? Surely you don't want me to start listening to Frank Sinatra the way you do?

Jim: Haha! No, don't worry. But I've had a few complaints about the volume. You shouldn't play any loud music after about eleven o'clock.

Sasha: It's that old man across the street who complains, isn't it?

Jim: Yes, I'm afraid so. If you listen to music any time in the evening, you should close the windows so he can't hear it.

Sasha: OK, I'll try to remember Jim. Is there anything else?

Jim: No, that's everything. Oh no, one more thing...

Sasha: I was afraid so! What is it?

Jim: You're cooking tonight!

Sasha is currently unemployed.

Jim understands now why Sasha had problems in her previous apartment.

The problem with the television is that Sasha has sometimes forgotten to turn TV off.

Jim doesn't want Sasha to use the other cleaner anymore.

Someone who lives close to Jim and Sasha has complained about the type of music she listens to.

B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR — MCQ

Choose the best option A, B, C or D.

You should have your hair _________ for your sister's wedding.

The Maths problem was a(n) ________ and it took me an hour to solve.

Despite his health problem, he ________ his ambition to play in a local football team.

My mother used to cry ________ she heard this song.

My grandmother knitted me a jumper, ________ are too long.

The ________ disagreed with the referee's decision and interrupted the football match.

Everybody __________ Mr. Jones. He is a respectable member of our community.

He said that he will rent a bigger house when he _________ a new job.

Harry's quite __________ for a child of his age and he usaully makes the right decisions.

Do you remember __________ to school for the very first time?

B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR — Error identification

The text contains 5 unnecessary words. If you find a line with AN UNNECESSARY WORD, write IT in the space. If the line is correct, put a tick (✓).

Line 0: In July of this year I an spent one month on an intensive English course in Manchester, in the north of England. [example: an → am]
Line 00: language course in Manchester, in the north of England. the [example: correct]
Line 1: cours was held place in a modern building which was equipped with a new language laboratory and a library.
Line 2: There were alos good sports facilities.
Line 3: Lesson began at 9.00 every moning and
Line 4: have finished at 12.00. There was an hour's lunch break, after
Line 5: which we had the choice of working in the library, by going on
Line 6: a visit to somewhere on interest in Manchester or joining one of the optional afternoon.
Line 7: The class I went to which was
Line 8: the Bussiness English courde, and I would say that it had certainly help m4to write letters and reports in English.
Line 9: help m4to write letters and reports in English.

Line 1: cours was held place in a modern building…

Line 4: have finished at 12.00…

Line 5: by going on a visit…

Line 7: The class I went to which was…

Line 8: the Bussiness English courde, and I would say that it had certainly…

C. READING — Matching (restaurant review)

Choose from paragraphs A–F the one which fits each gap (1–5). One extra paragraph is not used.

A. How good was the food?
B. Hilda and her waiters are excellent.
C. You'll be pleased to know Hilda's is reasonable.
D. Indeed as you walk in, the decoration doesn't say much either.
E. I decided it was time I investigated it,
F. I doubt I'd go there again

AN EATERY TO BE ENJOYED

Over the last few months, we've been hearing a lot about Hilda's, the trendy new restaurant that's opened on Blackports High Street. (1) _________ When I called the restaurant to check on the opening times, I was surprised to learn that all the tables had already been booked for the next ten days! Hilda's was certainly very popular, it seemed. I wanted to find out if this was a place my stomach and I would enjoy, so I booked a table and waited impatiently for the day to arrive when I could finally go.

After parking my car in the spacious car park at the back of the restaurant, I entered the building through the front door. From the outside, it is difficult to know what kind of restaurant to expect as it has a very simple exterior. A dark brown building with small white windows and a small sign saying Hilda's is all you will notice. (2) _______ The brown wooden tables and chairs are simple and the tables have white cloths, a vase of flowers and white plates. The room has low lighting and a few classical paintings on the wall. The face is, there is nothing about the restaurant to make you say, "wow" but it's all very clean and comfortable.

Then there is a service. (3) _______ They have obviously been through a rigorous training programme. They seemed to know what you want before you do, and glasses are filled almost like magic. They are extremely polite and friendly too, and all of my meal was served quickly. As for Hilda, she is a beautiful character. She sat down with me for a while and told me all about her previous restaurant in Italy, and I could hardly stop laughing at her amusing stories. Now we come to the "meat" of the matter. (4) ________ In a word: very. The cuisine is international and Hilda's two chefs, Jack Arent and Cindy Palmero, are the best. The menu has a wide variety of items – in fact, there were so many interesting choices I had trouble deciding I followed Hilda's recommendation and chose a risotto starter, which was nice and sticky and not too salty, just as it should be. My main course was lightly fried spicy vegetables in a tomato sauce and it was wonderful. And I even had a dessert-only so I could inform you about it, you understand! It was a low-fat apple pie, and you won't be surprised to hear that it was delicious.

Finally, we all like to know how much we're going to pay. (5) ________ Two people eating a starter, main course and dessert with a bottle of good wine can expect to pay about £70. Not bad for such a lovely experience. It's no wonder that Hilda's is such a great success. I recommend that you try it for yourself – you won't be disappointed.

C. READING — Anger (cloze)

Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each gap.

Anger, like common cold, seems to be part and parcel of life. It arises in predictable situations, yet it always seems sudden and unexpected. In extreme cases, people (1) _______ others in a completely unacceptable way. They say and do things to those around them that would get them arrested if done in public. They scream, insult, and sometimes even (2) _______ injury. When the outburst is over, people who have lost their temper feel (3) _______ and try to come up with some sort of excuse or apology. Some people even decide to take part in therapy sessions in organizations(4) ______ by professionals in anger management.

Of course, not all anger is negative. There is a place for parental anger when (5) _______ up children. As children grow, they need to understand anger in themselves and others. Being told (6) ______ by a parent is not necessarily a bad thing, provided its purpose is to educate. Children should learn to accept this and not into a bad (7) _________ or threaten to leave home just because they have been criticized.

Different people deal with their anger in different ways, but no matter how well we can control this emotion, we must always bear in (8) _______ that it is there. Most people (9) ________ to recognize when their outburst is about to strike and, as a result, they are unable to (10) ________ their outburst.

C. READING — Hay fever

Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D).

The symptoms of hay fever include watery and itchy eyes and a runny, congested nose. People suffering from hay fever may experience occasional wheezing and repeated bouts of sneezing and may even lose their sense of smell. Some victims of hay fever may also have stopped-up ears. About 30 percent of those who suffer from hay fever may develop the symptoms associated with periodic asthma or a sinus infection.

The allergen-antibody theory does not fully explain allergic reactions because the membranes and glands in eyes and ears are controlled by the independent nervous system, which keeps these organs in balance. But the independent nervous system itself is part of the emotional-response center and may cause the feelings of anger, fear, resentment, and lack of self-confidence in reaction to allergy-causing substances.

The most common cause of hay fever is the pollen of ragweed, which blossoms during the summer and autumn. When airborne pollen particles, as well mold, come into contact with the victim's membranes, they can cause allergic reactions that release histamine and result in virtual blockage of air passages. To prevent hay fever or to decrease the severity of its symptoms, contact with the ragweed pollen should be reduced. Although some communities have attempted to eliminate the plants that cause the reactions, elimination programs have not been successful because airborne pollen can travel considerable distances. Antihistamine can help with short but severe attacks. Over extended periods of time, however, patients are prescribed a series of injections of the substance to which they are sensitive in order to increase immunity and thus be relieved of the seasonal allergy.

It can be inferred from the passage that the phrase "hay fever" refers to _________.

According to the passage, the symptom of the allergy are predominantly _________.

What can be inferred from the first paragraph?

According to the passage, patients suffering from hay fever may also experience _________.

The word "resentment" is closest in meaning to __________.

According to the passage, the irritants are transported by ________.

The word "blockage" in the passage is closest in meaning to ________.

According to the passage, to avoid incidents of hay fever, patients need to _________.

Which of the following is NOT mention in the passage as a cause of allergies?

A paragraph following this passage would most probably discuss _________.

C. READING — Alternative energy

Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D).

The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste products to gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of wastes.

Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale, and coal tars. But to date, that process has proven expensive. Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills. Geothermal power, heat from the earth, is also being tested.

Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers. Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only four percent. The oceans are another potential source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides, and waves to electricity. Experiments are also underway to make use of temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.

Which is the best title of the passage?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an alternative source of energy?

According to the author, the impractically of using coal, oil shale and coal tars as sources of energy is due to __________.

The word "it" in the last paragraph refers to _________.

What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

D. WRITING — Sentence transformation

Complete the second sentence using the word given (TWO TO FIVE WORDS).

Don't run away with the idea that this job is easy. (CONCLUSION)
=> Don't _____________________________________________________________________.

They say that the ice in Antarctica is getting thinner all the time. (SAID)
=> The ice _____________________________________________________________________.

It was wrong of you not to tell me that information. (KEPT)
=> You should _________________________________________________________________.

We managed to escape just before the whole building caught on fire. (HAD)
=> No ________________________________________________________________________.

The coach's tactics were directly responsible for the team's defeat. (CONSEQUENCE)
=> The team's _________________________________________________________________.

Would you turn off the lights, please. (MIND)
=> Would you _________________________________________________________________.

She is too young to ride a motorbike. (ENOUGH)
=> She isn't ___________________________________________________________________.

Nam is such a busy man that he can't do the housework. (SO)
=> Nam is _____________________________________________________________________.

Mr. Brown's team has lost the game. He looks very sad. (WHOSE)
=> Mr. Brown whose ____________________________________________________________.

I advise you to study English every day. (BETTER)
=> You _______________________________________________________________________.

D. WRITING — Essay

Write a paragraph (150–200 words).

"When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success." Do you agree or disagree with the quotation? Give reasons and specific examples to support your answer. (150–200 words)

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